The LeBron James Thread

[ehh]

LeBron Isn't House Hunting In Chicago

May 20, 2010 3:12 PM EST

There is no truth to rumors that LeBron James is house hunting in Highland Park, writes the Chicago Tribune.

Rumors swirled that James was looking for real estate in Chicago, with some even suggesting he was doing so with Michael Jordan.

Matt Silver, an Evanston real estate agent, told the Tribune that he does not believe the rumors.

"I got about 20 text messages today from about six or eight agents, who were like, 'Are you working with (James)?' I said: 'What are you talking about?' " Silver said.

"I am pretty quiet about stuff (involving celebs). But there are lots of people in my profession who can't keep their mouth shut."

[NYJets]

Quote: Originally Posted by Anavar

And doesn't MJ's legacy hover over the entire NBA and not just the Bulls? Bottomline, the argument that LeBron won't come here because of MJ, is so weak, and quite frankly, oblivious.

Playing in the same place as Jordan may or not be a factor for Lebron, but if you can't see that there is a difference between being compared to Jordan as a Cav versus as a Bull, that is being oblivious.

[Altimus]

Quote: Originally Posted by ehh

LeBron Isn't House Hunting In Chicago May 20, 2010 3:12 PM EST There is no truth to rumors that LeBron James is house hunting in Highland Park, writes the Chicago Tribune. Rumors swirled that James was looking for real estate in Chicago, with some even suggesting he was doing so with Michael Jordan. Matt Silver, an Evanston real estate agent, told the Tribune that he does not believe the rumors. "I got about 20 text messages today from about six or eight agents, who were like, 'Are you working with (James)?' I said: 'What are you talking about?' " Silver said. "I am pretty quiet about stuff (involving celebs). But there are lots of people in my profession who can't keep their mouth shut."

Eh, who knows. I'm sure at some point he'll look at houses around here if he hasn't already. Same for NY.

[Altimus]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYJets

Playing in the same place as Jordan may or not be a factor for Lebron, but if you can't see that there is a difference between being compared to Jordan as a Cav versus as a Bull, that is being oblivious.

There is a difference but no one really knows for sure what impact it plays for LBJ, if any.

[NYJets]

Quote: Originally Posted by Altimus

There is a difference but no one really knows for sure what impact it plays for LBJ, if any.

LOL, isn't that exactly what I said?

[Anavar]

Quote: Originally Posted by NYJets

Playing in the same place as Jordan may or not be a factor for Lebron, but if you can't see that there is a difference between being compared to Jordan as a Cav versus as a Bull, that is being oblivious.

What I'm saying is that I know for a fact, because I live here and obviously know the people, that we don't expect him to 'compete' with MJ.

Why? Because there is no comparison. If he does come here and lets say in 3 years, he doesn't win, then yes there will be some talk. But to say he has to win 6 or 7 championships is uninformed.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote:

Whether or not LeBron had a say in these moves, it's funny when people try to say "oh, isn't this what LeBron wanted, he got his players, so what's the excuse now?" That's downright comedy.

It really isn't.

[Altimus]

All I know is that having a player run a front office is like having the Three Stooges run a glass factory.